There's still time to register for one of Decatur Writers Studio 2019 Summer Camps for Tweens and Teens.

Summer Writing Camp for Tweens with Jackson Pearce

Rising 6th-8th graders

This is an all-day summer camp for middle schoolers who love to read, write, and tell stories. With the help of teacher and author Jackson Pearce, campers will learn the basics of writing stories—how to structure plot, create characters, and build a world. Both in the classroom and out and about on campus, we will explore different writing methods, experiment in a variety of genres, and each camper will outline an entire book by week’s end. This camp is perfect for writers of all levels, so long as they are eager to experiment, explore, and above all play with words!

Session One: June 10th– 14th/ Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $400 a week

Session Two: June 17th– 21st/ Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $400 a week

Summer Writing Camp for Teens with Jackson Pearce

Rising 9th–11th graders

Do you want to be an author, but aren’t sure how to finish an entire book? Or have you written a book already, but are stuck when it comes to editing? Do you forever get new ideas and abandon the books you’ve already started? Or do you just like the idea of writing books, but have no idea where to start? If you’re facing any of those challenges, this is the summer camp for you. For one week, teacher and author Jackson Pearce will discuss the basics of writing, editing, and selling a novel, with discussions and exercises on creating interesting characters, weaving complex plots, building detailed worlds, and identifying the things that make yourstory unique. We will read our work aloud, tackle weird writing prompts, create outlines, take a red pen to our work, and by week’s end have a better understanding of writing, editing, and publishing.

June 24th-28th/ Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $400 a week

Instructor:Jackson Pearce is the author of many books for young people, including the ELLIE, ENGINEER series, the DOUBLECROSS series, the PIP BARTLETT series, the SISTERS RED series, and more than a handful of additional titles. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages, have received starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus, and have been honored twice with placements on the Books All Young Georgians Must Read list and the Florida Sunshine State Young Readers list. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, too many pets, and a lot of secondhand furniture. Visit her online at www.jacksonpearce.com.

Each writing camp is a one-week session costing $400. Class size is limited to 12. Camp is held on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Campers are expected to provide their own lunch and two snacks. A refillable water bottle is also recommended. Register at www.decaturwritersstudio.com. For more information, email info@decaturwritersstudio.com